How To Setup The Actiontec GT784WN Modem

If you purchased a new Actiontec GT784WN DSL modem, a quick start guide should have been included with your purchase. If you bought a used modem, chances are you didn't get a guide, but don't fret, setting this modem up is really easy as outlined below.

Connect power to the DSL modem first and then into the wall outlet. Be sure the power on switch is set to on. Once this is complete, the power light on the front of the modem will remain lit green.

Connect the Ethernet cable first to the modem, and then to the computer powered on. One of the four Ethernet lights on the front of the DSL modem should now or soon be lit green.

Now connect the telephone line first to the modem and then to a nearby wall jack. The power and DSL lights should now be on. This step can take up to a minute to complete.

If you are a subscriber to AT&T DSL Internet, follow steps 5 - 8 to complete setup. Other subscribers should follow steps 9-12.

Open a web browser window and type "http://192.168.0.1" in the address bar then press enter. The Main Menu screen should appear.

If you are an AT&T DSL subscriber, select " If you are an AT&T customer click here"

The Welcome screen now appears, click Next

The screen soon should say " Connecting to AT&T" This process can take up to 3 minutes to complete.

Simply follow the AT&T setup instructions on the screen.

All other DSL customers, select " All other service subscribers click here for auto detection "

The Welcome screen appears, click Next

The modem now will be detecting for your ISP's information.

Enter your username and password from your ISP and then hit enter.

To setup the wireless network and security features proceed with the following steps.

Click Yes when it asks if you'd like to setup the wireless network.

Name your wireless network and hit enter.

Select yes when asked to setup security for the wireless modem.

Select WPA2 for best security.

Enter a security that is at least 8 characters long and click next.

A congratulations page will appear saying that the DSL modem wireless settings and security have been setup.